Chapter 242 - Catch me

It never occurred to Setsura that they could be tricking her. While she knew that they were members of the mafia, she isn't the type to discriminate based on that alone. Still, she wonders what the story is with Yang. He differs completely from all the other men here. Then again, it's not like she has seen much of anybody else.

Yang reentered the room. Unlike earlier, he actually wore some proper now, not just a pair of pants. He now wore that same forest green qipao from the other day. "Setsura, do you want a bath? We have a spare one; the other guys don't use it."

"Is that alright?" she wondered. The past three days, it was difficult taking a bath with the current situation. At first, she was too afraid to walk down the hallways, afraid that somebody would randomly attack her. But, after some time had passed, Setsura gradually became calmer. It still frightened her. However, she knew Yang would be there for her.

"Go ahead; the water is warm already."

"Thank you," Setsura nodded.

The other bath wasn't too far away when Yang led her out of the room. She immediately felt the stares. There were people around, of course, there always were. But, because she spent so much time in the room, Setsura usually didn't see them. Other than Yang, she's only ever seen, one other person. Setsura tensed up when she felt their gaze on her.

"Woah, is that her? She's a beauty."

"Don't be fooled, she's Akito's woman," somebody said in disdain.

"That's even better. Do you think Captains had a taste already? They look close."

At that comment, Yang suddenly scooped her up. "Close your eyes, Setsura."

Ah...

Setsura nodded, and she buried her face in his arms. She didn't want to see these people, nor hear those voices. The jeers, the mocking, and she gripped onto Yang's clothes tightly. She felt it when she stepped outside the room — the intense bloodl.u.s.t. Somebody, somebody here wants to kill her. No, it's not just one person, so many.

Eventually, they arrived at the bathroom. Setsura lets out a relieved sigh, and Yang puts her down. He brushed a strand of her hair from her face, "You okay?"

"I'm fine."

Yang nodded and turned to leave. Setsura goes behind the curtain, and slowly removed her clothes. The bathwater was warmed up already, so she immediately went inside. No sooner did she enter, though, did she hear the sound of the door open again. From the footsteps, Setsura immediately recognized the person.

"Ya-yang?" Setsura said, alarmed.

"I'll stay behind the screen," Yang nodded. "Just in case."

Setsura knew it was a precaution, but she still felt strange. She didn't relax right away; she flinched for the first few minutes. But after a while, Setsura sunk her head in the warm water. It felt relaxing to her; the wounds on her body still visible. Christmas is right around the corner. However, look at her; she is a mess already.

"Yang?" Setsura called out.

"Hm?"

"I have a question for you.." she hesitated slightly. But summoned up her courage, "Is it true your not on good terms with Akito."

"It's true."

"Then, why are you..."

A deep sigh escaped his lips, "I'm not an unreasonable guy. You've done nothing to me, so why would I harm you?"

'That's simple logic.' However, that also means if she does something to betray his trust, then he would no longer be kind. Still, that's pretty normal, isn't it? She won't act like a saint towards somebody who betrayed her.

"Besides, your quite the woman."

Setsura rolled her eyes at that comment. "I'm taken, you better stop kissing me."

Even though she couldn't see Yang's face, she knew his lips curve to a smirk. "So, you figured that out."

"Of course."

At first, Setsura thought it was a coincidence. But as more time went by, she realized it.

"Do you have a girlfriend?"

Yang snickered, "Would I kiss you if I had one?"

"I've always had a bad impression of the mafia."

"Well, we're not decent guys. I have to agree. But, were the most loyal lovers you'd ever find."

Loyal, huh? Right now, without her around. Is Akito fooling around with that woman? No, don't get paranoid. To think she's just like any normal woman out there, these feelings of jealousy. Even back in the future, when a woman picked up his phone, she didn't react this way. Why is she acting so unreasonably now? It made little sense to her.

So, Yang is loyal... "Wait, are you genuinely interested.."

'No way, right?' She only met him three days ago. Setsura doesn't hear a reply for that one, and she's relieved. Setsura soaked in the bath for a few minutes before she decided to get out. Staying in the bath for too long in this weather will make her sick.

"Yang? My clothes."

"You've been wearing the same ones for three days. Wear what I left you there."

"This looks expensive," Setsura picked up the garments on the side. It was a beautiful off-shoulder red western-style dress. "Not that I'm complaining," she added as she slipped it on. Setsura frowned when she realized how perfectly it fit her. Isn't it strange how-- 'Pervert,' she thought when she realized something.

She slid the door and stepped out.

Yang had doc.u.ments in his hand and seemed to be busy reading them. He glanced up, "Ah, I have good tastes. My men said it wouldn't suit you since it's too extravagant."

"I'm glad you aren't simple people like your men."

"Indeed, well, shall we get going?"

"Get going?" Setsura repeated. For the past three days, she didn't exactly go out anywhere. "But, the weather.."

"Relax, we can still have fun indoors."

...

The place Yang brought her too was the cave where they anchored the ship. Three days ago, the weather was so bad - they barely arrived in the island safely. She could still see the markings from the strange parking. Yang continued to pull her along, and Setsura looked down at their hands. For a guy who had intentions while giving her water. Yang only held her wrist; he didn't hold her hand. Maybe he isn't a completely bad guy.

Setsura could see the surprise from the corner. The entire cave seemed to get brighter gradually. Her eyes widened when she saw the crystals in the surrounding area glowing different shades. "It's so beautiful..."

Yang wrapped his arms around her waist and hugged her from the back. "Yang...?"

He whispered some words in her ear, and her eyes widened. "Your..."

"When you get out of here and return to Akito's side. I'll be your enemy again, so while you're here. Absorb everything I tell you, remember every little detail. You don't know if the information you learn here will be useful for you in the future," he trailed off. "If they ever catch me, I want you to be the one to do it."

"Don't push such a troublesome job on me."

He chuckled, "Can't do it?"

"Of course, I can. But I don't think you're the type to get caught."

No wonder this man has a ship and a separate island. Setsura thought it was strange that he didn't live his life like other members of the mafia. Instead, he lives like a criminal in hiding.